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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,926.36, 412,513.56 and 162,965.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,926.36, 412,513.56 and 162,965.70 is: 224,890.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,926.36 : 412,513.56 = 162,965.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,926.36/412,513.56 = 162,965.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,926.36x = 412,513.56 × 162,965.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,926.36x = 67,225,561,064.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,225,561,064.89/298,926.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,890.04

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